I understand how you feel. But stuff like this http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/mar/15/health-officials-allege-doctor/ or this http://articles.herald-mail.com/2011-05-25/news/29584352_1_needles-biopsy-letter or this http://www.lvrj.com/news/second-doctor-tells-medical-board-he-reused-needle-guides-in-biopsies-118958369.html happens, then people do get a wee bit worried. Its not as surprising an ask as you might think, is all im saying.

I am a nursing student and last night I was researching "best practice" articles. Among the selections was and article giving advice for all patients to make sure the doctor/nurse/clinic is not reusing needles. So there ya go - she is reading Medline.

Welcome to my whining!

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